US Navy Tackles Delays in Constellation-Class Frigate Production
Delayed but ambitious, the US Navy’s Constellation-class frigate is redefining shipbuilding with bold designs and big production plans.
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US Deputy Secretary of Defense Hicks Says Ukraine to Change Future Wars in Europe and Pacific
Russia’s war in Ukraine offers a glimpse into future conflicts—lessons in intel, innovation, and why aggression often backfires.
Marines Explore Autonomous Flight with Sikorsky’s MATRIX System
The US Marine Corps is testing Sikorsky’s MATRIX technology on Black Hawks—think drones on steroids, flying solo for cargo and combat ops.
SOFREP Daily: US Navy Warship Makes Rare Stop in Cambodia, Israeli Airstrike Kills 33 Sheltering in Gaza Post Office, Ukrainian Drones Spark Fire at Russian Fuel Depot
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Saturday, December 14.
Congress Questions the Cost Effectiveness of Military Air Shows
Congress is putting military air shows under the microscope, questioning whether these showcases of military precision truly justify their costs in recruitment gains and operational readiness.
Chinese National Arrested For Flying Hacked Drone Over Vandenberg Space Force Base
The arrest of Yinpiao Zhou for flying a hacked drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base is more than a security breach. It is another wake up call that we are being watched and that even small, off-the-shelf tech can punch disturbing holes in our nation’s defenses.
Aegis Guam Intercept Helps Form Multi-National Defensive Missile “Shield” Across Pacific
Aegis Guam launches SM-3 IIA missile to intercept a Pacific target, building a multi-nation missile defense ‘shield’ across the region.
US Navy to Streamline Basic Training: What the New Nine-Week Schedule Means for Recruits
The US Navy’s cutting Basic Training to 9 weeks—streamlined, tougher, and faster. Ready to join the fleet sooner than ever?
Sweden Modernizes Arsenal with Colt M4A1 Rifles
Sweden ditches old AK 5 rifles for 15,000 Colt M4A1s—modern firepower ready for NATO missions and a doubling army by 2030.
SOFREP Daily: US Senator Urges Action on Mystery Drones, IS Bomb Kills Afghan Refugee Minister, Russia Targets Ukraine’s Power Grid in Massive Strike
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Friday, December 13.
SUV-Sized Drones Stalking New Jersey Skies—Who is Watching Us?
With drones the size of SUVs evading detection over critical sites, New Jersey’s skies have become the front line of a high-tech mystery no one seems able—or willing—to solve.
British Army Preps for Close-in Urban Warfare Attack
Urban warfare redefined: The Army Warfighting Experiment showcases cutting-edge tech and strategies for the future battlefield.
